Taiyo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIE-yoh / taɪjoʊJapanese; Chinese
Meaning
sunlight (Japanese); great hero (Chinese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, Taiyo is often associated with the sun and is a popular name reflecting brightness and positivity. In Chinese, the name can signify a great hero, embodying strength and valor, often used in literary contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Taiyō
- Taiyo
International Variants
- Taiyō (Japanese)
- Tài Yǒu (Chinese)
Famous people named Taiyo
Taiyo Matsumoto — manga artist.
Taiyo Fujii — author.
Fictional characters named Taiyo
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taiyo was first seen in the United States in 1997. Taiyo has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Taiyo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Taiyo (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 14 |